Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 November 1964
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Japan Air Self-Defense Force – JASDF
Registration Number: 51-1107
Location: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft undercarriageAircraft undercarriage
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing at Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan, resulting in a fire and destruction. The impact likely caused significant damage to the aircraft’s undercarriage, potentially leading to collapse.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing at Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan, resulting in a fire and destruction. The impact likely caused significant damage to the aircraft’s undercarriage, potentially leading to collapse.
Description
The aircraft came to rest on the fuselage during an attempted landing at Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan. A post-impact fire broke out and destroyed the plane. It’s unclear if the undercarriage collapsed or if a gear-up landing was made.
Primary Cause
Possible collapse of the undercarriage during landing, exacerbated by the fire.Possible collapse of the undercarriage during landing, exacerbated by the fire.Share on:
